Playa Flamingo · Guanacaste
The Pacific, before anyone else is on it
Private charters aboard the Freedom — 32 ft of refitted Topaz Rampage, six guests, and 22 years of these waters at the wheel.
22years
Captain Juan on this coast
5.0★
6 reviews on Google
6guests
Private charter, never shared
660HP
Twin Cummins, 25 knots
Three ways to spend the day
One boat, six guests, and the whole Papagayo Gulf
Every charter is private. Rods, tackle, live bait, lunch and drinks are on board before you are, and your catch goes home cleaned and filleted.
8 hours · 7:00 AM
Full-Day Offshore Fishing
Out to the blue water off the Papagayo Gulf for marlin, sailfish, mahi mahi and yellowfin tuna. Up to forty miles offshore, with the tackle, the live bait and the crew that knows where they are holding.
- Shimano and Penn rods and reels
- Live bait, lures and terminal tackle
- Catch cleaning and filleting
- Lunch, snacks, water, juice and beer
Private · up to 6
On request
8 hours · 7:00 AM
Snorkeling & Fishing
Half the day on the rods inshore, half of it in the water. Roosterfish, red snapper and barracuda along the coast, then anchor over a reef with the gear already on board.
- Snorkeling equipment for everyone aboard
- Inshore fishing tackle and bait
- Paddleboard
- Lunch, snacks, water, juice and beer
Private · up to 6
US$1,350
4 hours · 2:30 PM
Sunset Tour
The afternoon run along the Guanacaste coastline, a stop to swim or snorkel, and the sun going down over the Pacific from the bow. This is the one the name of the boat comes from.
- Swimming and snorkeling stop
- Snacks, water, juice and beer
- Sound system and outside speakers
- Bow and aft sundecks
Private · up to 6
US$1,000
A word from Captain Juan
“I have been running these waters since 2004. I answer my own phone, I run my own boat, and I only take one group a day — so the day is yours.”
Juan Mata Lopez
Captain and owner · 22 years
The boat is also for hire
You do not have to come to fish
The Freedom goes out for tours, snorkeling days, sunset cruises and family celebrations too — same boat, same crew, same six seats. Tell us what you have in mind and we build the day around it.
Boat & yacht tours
The whole boat and crew for the day, wherever you want to go along the Guanacaste coast.
Sunset dinner cruises
The afternoon run with the sound system on, food and drinks aboard, and the sun going down off the bow.
Snorkeling & diving trips
Gear for everyone on board, anchored over the reefs and beaches you cannot reach by road.
Celebrations aboard
Birthdays, proposals, family days out. Bring your own cooler — glass bottles are welcome.
Blue MarlinYear-round
Black MarlinDec – Apr
SailfishDec – Apr
Mahi MahiMay – Oct
Yellowfin TunaYear-round
Blackfin TunaYear-round
RoosterfishYear-round
Red SnapperYear-round
Pacific BarracudaYear-round
Refitted
2025
The boat
The Freedom — 32 ft of Topaz Rampage
A 1988 hull stripped and rebuilt in 2025, running twin Cummins BTA 330 diesels — 660 HP and a 25-knot cruise, which is what gets you to the good water while it is still early.
- Engines
- Twin Cummins BTA 330 diesel
- Cruising speed
- 25 knots
- Capacity
- 6
- Registration
- GPC 9711
GPSVHF radioDepth finderSonarFishfinderLife jacketsFlybridgeCabin and restroom
Everything on boardWhat guests say
Six reviews, every one of them five stars
Juan and his crew were fantastic. They were on time, met us at the beach and were very attentive. They helped us with everything on the boat, kindly and quickly. After fishing they cleaned and prepared some of the fish for us to eat right there. We highly recommend them.
Brian Schenk
2025
Juan was great! We came to Costa Rica on a family vacation and booked several fishing trips. He is easy to reach and answers messages and calls quickly. I wanted to add an extra fishing day at the last minute and he made it happen. We caught two mahi mahi, a sailfish and a striped marlin. An incredible experience!
Jason Burns
2023
Excellent crew, a professional licensed local captain with years of experience. The captain lived and worked in the Toronto area for a few years. This fishing and tour boat is very safe.
Garry Donnelly
Local Guide · 338 reviews · 2023
Excellent customer service, exceeded my expectations. Friendly, reliable, punctual bookings, excellent captain and crew, perfect boat and equipment, drinks, fruit and snacks. Incredible destinations. Unmatched!
Orlando Quesada
2023
I recommend it.
Jean Carlos Lopez Corrales
2022
Before you book
Questions we get asked
If yours is not here, send it over on WhatsApp — Captain Juan answers his own messages.
Where does the boat leave from?
From Playa Flamingo, in Guanacaste. Depending on the trip and the conditions, departures can also be arranged from Playa Ocotal or the Papagayo Gulf. Message us on WhatsApp and we will confirm the pickup point for your date.
How many people can come aboard?
Up to six guests. Every charter is private — you are never sharing the boat with another group.
What is included in the price?
Rods, reels and tackle, live bait, catch cleaning and filleting, lunch and snacks, and water, juice and beer on board. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Cancellations made at least 7 days before the trip are free. If the weather does not allow us to go out safely, we reschedule or return your deposit.
Do I need a fishing licence?
Costa Rica requires a sportfishing licence for anglers. Tell us when you book and we will sort it out with you before the trip.
What can we catch, and when?
Sailfish and marlin run strongest from December through April. Mahi mahi peak from May to October. Roosterfish, snapper and tuna are caught year-round inshore.
Where can we stay nearby?
We also run CR Sunrise Villas Alice — teak capsule cabins in Huacas, about twenty minutes from where the boat leaves. Same family, one message for both.
Are children welcome?
Yes. Children are welcome aboard, and so is a cooler of your own drinks. Just let us know who is coming so the boat is set up for it.
Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste
Tell us your dates and we will tell you what is running
Captain Juan answers his own WhatsApp, usually within the hour. Free cancellation up to seven days before your trip, and if the sea does not let us go out, you do not lose your deposit.